The average train between Dortmund and Papenburg takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Papenburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dortmund and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 19m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dortmund to Papenburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf station and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof station via Münster Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Dortmund to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Papenburg, Bahnhof station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Papenburg is 173.8 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 53m.